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Africa cup of nations 2012 Update: Ghana advances to semis
Monday, February 6, 2012
Ghana qualified for the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after edging past Tunisia 2-1, following extra-time.
Black Stars captain John Mensah put his side ahead after nine minutes, before Sabeur Khalifa equalised for Tunisia just before half-time.
The game ended 1-1 after 90 minutes, and remained level until a Tunisia mistake gifted Ghana the winner.
Carthage Eagles goalkeeper Aymen Mahtlouthi spilled a cross for Andre ‘Dede’ Ayew to tap home.
Ghana had started brightly with Mensah marking his return from suspension and injury by heading strongly from a corner into the Tunisian net from close range.
Tunisia struggled to find their feet in the game early on, but had a penalty turned down, after the Ghana defence were caught napping.
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